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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.12, 944.56 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.12, 944.56 and 398.28 is: 597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.12 : 944.56 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.12/944.56 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.12x = 944.56 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.12x = 376,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,199.36/630.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.03

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